marigold
What is another word for marigold? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A garden plant with round, bright orange or yellow flowers, often grown as a border or companion plant.
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How to use marigold
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bed of marigolds
marigold petals
a pair of marigolds
Etymology
From Middle English, combining "Mary" (the Virgin Mary) with an old word for the flower, "golde."
Full origin of marigold →Frequently asked questions
What does “marigold” mean?
The word “marigold” means a garden plant with round, bright orange or yellow flowers, often grown as a border or companion plant. In plain terms, a bright orange-yellow garden flower, or the colour itself, or (informally) a rubber cleaning glove.
How do you pronounce “marigold”?
“Marigold” is pronounced MAR-ih-gohld (/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “marigold” in a sentence?
Here is “marigold” used in a sentence: “She planted a row of marigolds along the edge of the vegetable patch.”
What part of speech is “marigold”?
Depending on how it is used, “marigold” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “marigold” come from?
The word “marigold” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, combining "Mary" (the Virgin Mary) with an old word for the flower, "golde.".
How many meanings does “marigold” have?
“Marigold” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a garden plant with round, bright orange or yellow flowers, often grown as a border or companion plant.
